

Plaque with dragon, pheasant, quail, and other birds amidst bamboo and plum blossom
Rectangular plaque with rounded top and bottom edges. Made of ivory or light-colored wood. The plaque features a carved scene with several bird species and a dragon. The birds include a large pheasant on the right and a quail on the left; a dragon is coiled near the center. The scene is set amidst bamboo and plum blossoms. The carving is intricate with detailed textures on the bamboo, blossoms, and birds. The background of the image is plain gray. The plaque is set against this gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory with pigment
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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